Assistant Ms

Xiuli Mao

**** *. ******* **** **., Decatur, IL *2521

Phone: 217-***-****, E-Mail: ********@*****.***

Summary: Analytical Chemist with substantial molecular biology experience.

In-depth and hands-on experience in modern analytical techniques and

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instrumentation including, but not limited to, micro/nano-scale analytical techniques,

liquid chromatography, microfluidics, capillary electrophoresis and mass

spectrometry.

Specializing in the analysis of both small and macro molecules including, but not

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limited to, carbohydrates, organic chemicals and proteins.

Extensive experience with biochemical techniques and biological sample preparation.

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Team player with strong communication, presentation and organizational skills learned

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during projects collaboration with colleagues from same lab or different institutes.

Capable researcher with outstanding skills for designing and optimizing the right

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experiment, collecting and analyzing data, making rational decisions and producing

detailed reports on complicated projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Scientist (contractor)

Archer Daniels Midland July – October 2013

Performed assays of and developed analytical methods for carbohydrate and organic

chemical analysis in support of the research division of ADM

Analyzed over 500 samples by HPLC per month and prepared detailed reports

Provided suggestions and constructive feedbacks to other group members

Research Associate

Kansas State University January 2010 – May 2013

Undertook major responsibility of designing, conducting and optimizing the right

experiments

Initiated the study of polysaccharides in cornea using biological and analytical

chemistry techniques. Explored the function of these polysaccharides during corneal

development. Results of the study expend the molecules that are involved in corneal

sensory nerve reinnervation and regeneration after LASIK or corneal transplant

surgery

Prepared detailed reports and protocols, and wrote scientific research articles

Proficient used techniques of HPLC, HPLC-MS, TLC, SEC, SPE, ESI/MS/MS,

MALDI-TOF-MS/MS, SDS-PAGE, 2D Gel, real time-Q-PCR, immunoprecipitation,

immunostaining, Western Blotting, tissue and cell culture

Mentored two undergraduate students

Postdoctoral Fellow

West Virginia University Research Corporation January 2007 –August 2009

Designed and evaluated a microfluidic chips/MS platform to improve the mass

transport from chip to MS. The study would aid in the understanding and optimization

of such electrophoresis/MS junctions made from permselective membranes and

porous glass.

Evaluated a UV-light cleavable detergent for protein analysis by MS.

Proficient used techniques including microfluidics, capillary electrophoresis, UV-Vis,

UV laser, MS and HPLC.

Mass Spectrometry instrumental maintenance and troubleshooting

Provided technical leadership and guidance to other group members

Research Assistant

Hong Kong University, Hong Kong November 2004- November 2005

Focused on protein glycosylation identification by HPLC/MS and MALDI/MS/MS

Established a microfluidics/MS platform for glycoprotein analysis

EDUCATION

Ph. D., Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of

Sciences, Dalian, China: 2007

Dissertation:

Microfluidics and mass spectrometry based N-linked protein glycosylation analysis

B. Sc., Chemistry Education Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China: 1999

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Articles

Mao, X., Schwend, T. and Conrad, G. W. (2012) Expression and Localization of Neural Cell

Adhesion Molecule and PolySialic Acid during Chick Corneal Development. Investigative

Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 53, 1234-1243.

Lam, M.P. Y., Siu, S.O., Lau, E., Mao, X., Sun, H. Z., Chiu, P.C.N., Yeung, W.S.B., Cox, D.M., and

Chu, I.K. (2010). Online coupling of reverse-phase and hydrophilic interaction liquid

chromatography for protein and glycoprotein characterization. Analytical and Bioanalytical

Chemistry, 398, 791-804.

Mao, X., Chu, I.K., and Lin, B. (2006). A sheath-flow nano-electrospray interface of microchip

electrophoresis/mass spectrometry for glycoprotein and glycopeptides analysis. Electrophoresis,

27, 5059–5067.

Mao, X., Luo, Y., Dai, Z., Wang, K., Du, Y., and Lin, B. (2004). Integrated lectin affinity microfluidic

chip for glycoform separation. Analytical Chemistry, 76, 6941-6947.

Book Chapters

Mao, X., and Lazar, I.M. (2011). Applications of microfluidic devices/mass spectrometry. In A.R.

Ivanov & A.V. Lazarev (Eds.), Sample preparation in biological mass spectrometry (pp. 1051-

1074). New York: Springer Science and Business Media.

Mao, X., Qin, J., Lin, B. (2007). Miniaturization of lectin affinity chromatography. In C. Nilsson

(Eds.), Lectins: the analytical techniques (pp. 213-238). Oxford: Elsevier B. V.

PATENT

Mao, X., Wang, K., Lin, B. Microfluidic chip for protein analysis and its application. Chinese patent

No. CN1223856C (Authorization date: 10/19/2005)

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